"color of authority" meaning in All languages combined

See color of authority on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} color of authority (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, US law) The claimed legitimization of a person's acts by his/her role as an agent of governmental power. Tags: Canada, US, uncountable
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